students-spaces (in German)
- 09/10/2026 14:00 - 18:00 '
- Venue: Online in den icv|spaces
- Participation free of charge
students-spaces (in German)
controlling for Students: Here’s a look back at the first ICV students|spaces!
Are you studying Controlling, Finance, Accounting, or a related field and want to know what topics are shaping the professional world? Then ICV students|spaces on October 9, 2026, was the right event for you . Together with experienced controllers from companies, consulting firms, and universities, we took a look at current developments in controlling —from AI and digitalization to agile concepts, gamification, and the skills of the future.
The event took place online in ICV icv|spaces —the ICV metaverse event space. We were there as avatars! Invited were bachelor and master students from all universities, as well as anyone interested in modern controlling. Participation is free for everyone.
A particular highlight was the presentation of the ICV–Péter Horváth Newcomer Award to Moritz Fischer. This award helps bring students’ innovative ideas to the forefront of professional practice.
It was great to have you all there!
Prof. Dr. Björn Baltzer
Executive Advisor for Universities at the ICV
Professor of Controlling and Accounting at THWS
Organizer and Moderator of students|spaces
Here’s what there was to hear, see, and experience
What skills do controllers actually need—today and in the future?
Prof. Dr. Utz Schäffer, Chair of the ICV Board of Trustees, Director of the Institute for Management Accounting & Control at WHU
How well can AI handle controlling tasks?
Prof. Dr. Christoph Eisl, Member of the ICV Executive Board, Professor of Controlling at FHOÖ
Current Topics in Controlling Consulting
, Niko Hofmann, Group CFO at Horváth
10 million views. 100,000 orders. 1 million downloads. Success? — How AI Is Changing the Rules of the Game in Controlling
Prof. Dr. Andreas Seufert, HWG Ludwigshafen
Gamification in Controlling—How Key Metrics Create Leeway, Guide Behavior, and Shape Reality
Prof. Dr. Avo Schönbohm, Professor of Controlling at HWR
AI in Controlling: Expectations, Reality, and Future Prospects
Florian Ponnath, Head of Corporate Performance Controlling, Siemens Healthineers
Role-based organization – the controlling organization of the future?
Stefan Drees, Head of Investment Management and Financial Planning & Analysis Welser Profile
ICV – Péter Horváth Newcomer Award
Presentation of the winning entries and awards ceremony with Pia Burkarth and the award-winning emerging talents from the field of controlling
ICV students|spaces 2026
Prof. Dr. Björn Baltzer
Professor of Controlling and Accounting at the THWS
Executive Advisor Universities in the ICV
Stefan Drees
Head of Investitionsmanagement und Financial Planning & Analysis, Welser Profile
Prof. Dr. Andreas Seufert
Ludwigshafen University of Business and Social Sciences
Director of the Business Innovation Lab
Head of an Expert Work Group at the ICV
FAQs
Yes, participation is free of charge for students!
The event will take place in the metaverse area of the ICV, in the icv|spaces. We will meet there as avatars!
The International Association of Controllers (ICV) is the largest association of controllers in the German-speaking world with around 6,000 members and around 260 corporate members.
The platform is accessed via the browser (e.g. Microsoft Edge), so no software needs to be installed. It is best to take part with a laptop or tablet; the format is less suitable for cell phones.
No, you don’t need a camera. You take part with your avatar, which you can design yourself online in advance.
You will receive the link to the icv|spaces before the event by e-mail, together with important information about the platform. We therefore need an e-mail address from you that you check regularly.
We do not check student status. However, the topics of the event are tailored to the interests of students. If you would still like to take part, please feel free to do so.
Yes, the event is suitable for both bachelor and master students. We cover a wide range of relevant and interesting information during the event.
Yes, the course is suitable for students from all universities.
No, the event is open to anyone who is interested in the topic of controlling.
The event will generally be held in German, but individual lectures may be held in English.
No, the event is open to everyone.
You will receive the login information well in advance of the event at the email address you provided during registration.
